Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is cut short. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in the west to a Cook, Millicent learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp. Jade (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Odo was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's in love; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and scimitars. She has wavy silver hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Mary was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Barrister. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barrister for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 sp. Citrine (30 gp).