Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 Junk Dealer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jade (150 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His silver hair is lengthy. He has gray eyes.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Bloodstone (70 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. His hair is brown and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Aust was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aust decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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: 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; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp).