Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'8" and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barber. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Carter mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is short and blonde. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is portly but not overly obese. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. She has black eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Astaro was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Body Guard. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Coral (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'4" eastern man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white crest is matted, messy, and big. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.