Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Spy father left him crippled. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Guy never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Bertram was born with his father's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her red hair down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. She has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).