Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, brown shirt, and white tie. Her white hair is braided into rings. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Joan liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. After coming to the age of reason, Norman took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top violet hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Tanner business.

History: Dean was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fancy brown suit. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.