Description: This dark-skinned male wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. After coming to the age of reason, Gerard 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Frederick lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

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

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Buckler.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'4" and wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Backpack.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Solomon is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.