Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up work as a Detective and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is braided into rings. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west to a Actor, Alexandre learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man prefers to wear flannel. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Henry was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Clerebold and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2400 sp. Eye agate (15 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).