Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a very tight haircut. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theren studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Carpenter business at a young age. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is red and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Blacksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.