Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a Ruler, his father struggled to pay the bills. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He wears his black hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy red hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is short and white. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Good lock. 1 Healer’s kit.