Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Thradal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a large violet jacket. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Mindartis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 sp.