Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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: Money/treasure; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brass crest is long and unkept. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Heskan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Heskan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1900 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries crossbows. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Morgran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ekemon was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His crest is rusty and curly. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.