Description: This younger middle-aged man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 35000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Ivellios 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.