Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. His hair is blonde and curly. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His black hair is cut short. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Ahvain lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).