Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mindartis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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, Korfel is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Korfel was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Korfel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears just a grey suit. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aust's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Aust has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).