Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a violet vest and prefers blue and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Qualen is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 16000 sp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this northern man wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has blonde hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Morkral hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Banker business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 cp.