Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Tim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and prefers to wear flannel. He wears his golden hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His hair is auburn and curly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Barber 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1100 sp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'7" and is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.