Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His blonde hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Hunter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her morningstar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished morningstar as well. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and greatswords. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.