Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has chestnut hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bernard studied abroad. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is cut short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sarah grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this western woman prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 gp.