Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When Bernard reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Gerard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Gerard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Lewis hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.