Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 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 (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Mayor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mayor. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rael is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished whip as well. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Being a Animal Trainer 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: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.