Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Rael was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Gennal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Jade (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 90 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the north to a Barrister, Caeldrim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Through the years after Caeldrim was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Caeldrim's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After months of barely getting by, Theriatis 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.