Description: He wears long strands of emerald and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. He has moderate length white hair. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Burgell was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sailor for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 290 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'3" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Engraver, but she got bored and became a Map Maker. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'0" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Maynild was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 pp. Iolite (20 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and carries glaives. Her silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad green hat.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mason 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. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: 4'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her crest is short and red. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Synthrin took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2900 sp.