Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Norsko hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Norsko abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Norsko was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. 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; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: A 6'5" northern man, he wears just a brown suit. He keeps his rusty crest in a pixie cut. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Gifted from a young age, Shamash studied abroad. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a music tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is content; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1900 gp. Rose (60 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Galinndan was born with his father's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. His long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He bought a nunchaku and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 40 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).