Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Eberk is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Eberk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Anne isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and balancing her hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'2" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is wavy and long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Gurdis was taken on many hunting expeditions. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gurdis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 320 gp.