Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, marred by chocolates. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Theren isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theren studied abroad. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, green shirt, and red tie, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old thin voice

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

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'8" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 280 pp. Azurite (10 gp). Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'1" western man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Erevan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a sailor again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.