Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a black collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has no hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fletcher and was forced into it by his family; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a great chef.

History: Ekemon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He has achieved small success as a Marshal.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Theriatis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Shoemaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).