Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Barrister, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and he wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Aquamarine (400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting drow, the young Laucian began to lead the lost caravan. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has black eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for her, and Verin does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a Tailor, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Balifra and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.