Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His golden hair is cut short. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 32000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He is a Performer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a great chef.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. After coming to the age of reason, Patrick took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.