Description: This slender man stands about 4'1". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Elaim is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.