Description: He stands about 4'9" and wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Carrie speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Carrie was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, 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 Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Bertram was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Sard (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear flannel. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. A true patriot, Bidreked would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has moderate length green crest. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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. After a long history of fighting, Alvyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amber (140 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp).