Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His red fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. White pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, yellow shirt, and white tie. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vlorn grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Mason, but he got bored and became a Carter. He's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a great chef.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 190 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.