Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. His hair is golden and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ratak has worked very hard to control his curse. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a simple white robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bounty Hunter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Mindartis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Mindartis was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bounty Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bounty Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bounty Hunter and was forced into it by his family; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fancy green suit. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20 gp.