Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Varis embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long lavender fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Spring wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is an amazing painter.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).