Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Pink pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nicholas studied abroad. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Born in the south to a Bookbinder, Bernard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.