Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. During her travels, Helgret and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Helgret discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Helgret fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Avelina will drive conversation. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has no hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Miner, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and red tie. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she usually wears her black robe and has her shortbow always slung over her shoulder. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. This black eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Bryseis abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Architect, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is braided into rings. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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: She was born into a rich family. Lagazi was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Beggar. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Fortune-teller; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. His fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her silver hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Ekk speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Smokesticks.