Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Servant father left him crippled. After months of barely getting by, Naill managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His brown hair is singed and shortened. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 170 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Enialis wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Slave Trader born in the past three hundred years. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Heian reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 240 pp.