Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has amber eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats, and carries halberds. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aline hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Williamina hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Williamina was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Courier. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.