Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'11" and has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Rolen was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Scribe, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: An older man who wears skinny pants and wears a green and white robe with the hood down, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is cut short. His ears are large.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks. He has moderate length blue hair. He has white eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: Bathin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Bathin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. Jet (150 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Darrow never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.