Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a blue shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and blue pants. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Aust was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Aust took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Aust never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and very much looks the part of a Mercenary. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'4" and usually wears his red robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is physically well-built. His hair is short and blonde. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Thradal's homeland. Thradal decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. His blue hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 180 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. A true patriot, Galiena would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She struck the Knight job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 140 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a great chef.

History: Fragrant was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.