Description: He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2600 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". She tends to wear a large tan jacket, and her gloved hand is found clutching a club. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her first spouse was a Courier, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp).

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of morningstars on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Perra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His bronze crest is braided into rings. He has gold eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1200 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and brown tie. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a yellow tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears white trousers with pastel and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp).