Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears dull white sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he very much looks the part of a Painter. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His black eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Pelaios was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He struck the Painter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: Standing 5'9", this man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His purple hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Rose (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Thradal was born the youngest of three triplets. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears just a green suit. Her hair is silver and very short. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Gadreel enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. Gadreel liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has worked as a Cartwright like her mother before her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and expand her business

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (15 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.