Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His hair is short and silver. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Fletcher they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Detective, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a detective and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is golden and very short. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Alexandrite (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a grey coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Banker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Stylist, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting drow, the young Erdan began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.