Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Emerald (500 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Tethren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tethren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has no hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Varis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 3'2", this man is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Eldon 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 sp.