Description: This man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray 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 all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Anselm took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. His scarlet crest is heavily combed to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 110 pp. Sard (30 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and is typically in his Engraver uniform. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a colorful flower in his red crest. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the south to a Engraver, Ghesh learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown fur. His eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver crest. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Arjhan hails from a village terrorized by giants. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.