Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has wavy brown hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Torgga hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Torgga alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Torgga was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. 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: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. A gifted student she started as a Shoemaker, but she got bored and became a Priest. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'4" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Tomi is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 160 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears grey trousers with red and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has moderate length black hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Millicent was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an entirely yellow suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Falkrunn was born with her father's beautiful face. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Sard (20 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. This silver eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is content; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.