Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Richard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and tends to wear a large grey jacket. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Hedonist. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 sp.