Description: This man is very fat, and usually wears his white robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She usually wears her white robe and has her scimitar always slung over her shoulder. She carries with her a set of scimitars on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 cp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears long strands of amber and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has silver hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student she started as a Mortician, but she got bored and became a Mercenary. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 340 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the east to a Bounty Hunter, Frederick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Sage mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dalaba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: She wears a black shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She struck the Carpenter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Malachite (14 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Shepherd, but he got bored and became a Baker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy brown hair. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.