Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bow on his belt, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Vanuath's homeland. Vanuath decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10000 sp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Weaver, but he got bored and became a Ploughman. He has taken up work as a Ploughman and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Ivellios was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, 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 Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.