Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His head has been shaved. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Roger was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Roger was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Roger's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Roger and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Juliana was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.