Description: This malnourished man very much looks the part of a Soapmaker. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He tends to his Soapmaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 sp. Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large green jacket. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'1" western man, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He has gray fur. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Tree enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has worked as a Servant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Erky hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.