Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his golden hair up. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with his Gardener father left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Rohesia was taken on many hunting expeditions. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (110 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is physically well-built. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Glassblower they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp.