Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 Mortician. Being a Mortician kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear flannel. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1500 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).