Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is a Mortician first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Cartwright, but he got bored and became a Mortician. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Hourglass. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Average lock.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Through the years after Morthos was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Morthos's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 gp. Jade (80 gp).

Description: He wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He wears his brass crest down. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 30 pp.