Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber 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 is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. After coming to the age of reason, Mindartis took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Being a Shepherd 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 20 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has no hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Beiro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Aramil was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Laborer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Coral (160 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is an amazing painter.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has golden hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp).