Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ratak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 280 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is short and brown. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Coral (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has copper eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has moderate length gray fur. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. 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 share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His cinnamon fur has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Sweet never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.