Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Cairn was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Cairn's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Cairn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman very much looks the part of a Body Guard. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oriel studied abroad. 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 Body Guard. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jade (160 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jet (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mortician. His silver crest is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fancy brown suit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ralf never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Laucian was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Amber (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.