Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. William liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, marred by beers. He has moderate length auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. White pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Loud with bravado

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

Description: She wears a white coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).