Description: He is lean but muscular and wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Târz was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Elysande took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. This copper eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. He carries a battered flail and tarnished bastard sword as well. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the east. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: An older man who wears an entirely blue suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. Star ruby (700 gp).