Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naeris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and he perpetually has his hand crossbow ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. 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 is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Riardon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Riardon and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Riardon discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Riardon fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears a green costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Actor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1500 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and carries rapiers. His brown hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Jet (140 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he wears bulky green painted plate armor. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gennal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Hematite (6 gp). Amber (150 gp).