Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He is a Mortician first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gilbert was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Gilbert 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 brigands. Gilbert was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1600 sp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Sard (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is short and auburn. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Everard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears a grey costume with the symbols of death on his torso, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Fisher mother left him crippled. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Malachite (11 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.