Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is still thick. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed red hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Chad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his red hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His brown hair is still thick. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Azgrom hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Half-Plate.