Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and halberds. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Mantus was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Being a Masseuse kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Heskan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has wavy golden hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He takes great joy in being the best Architect in town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He struck the Architect job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a white collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 8 Acid flasks.