Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. After coming to the age of reason, Bernard 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp).

Description: This woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is physically well-built. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has green eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Shane alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Azurite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).