Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. His silver hair is long and unkept. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Everard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He has a hunchback. His hair is cut close to his head. 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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. 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 is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Hunter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tan trousers with red and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished halberd as well. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Nicholas has worked very hard to control his curse. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Good lock.

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished sword as well. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Manfred was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.