Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. After coming to the age of reason, Direcris 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Masseuse and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears brown trousers with pastel and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: 3'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has black hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: A 5'8" southern man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south to a Architect, Shivering learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gray eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Bûbol lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Baker; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.