Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has chestnut hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Bernard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Miner, and carries spears. He wears his brown hair up. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Richard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Miner. He has worked as a Miner like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'8" northern man, he wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black hair is lengthy. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1500 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.