Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rolen isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Being a Slave Trader kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Uthemar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Varis. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 70 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dreali embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 80 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).