Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Soveliss studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'7" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is golden and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To protect his home; and expand his business

Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 170 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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 mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Fivin was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Cook, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1300 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Peren was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 sp.