Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is short and chestnut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Bernard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Human 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 has worked as a Detective like his mother before him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Backpack.

Description: A 4'3" eastern woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Server again.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 150 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Reeza was born with her father's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Reeza has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a Sellsword, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His black crest is lengthy. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: Standing 3'11", this woman wears tattered old clothes. She has no hair. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 140 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a white scarf. He has brown hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 sp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.