Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Manfred is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. 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 find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Simon was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.