Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has golden hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Tharivol hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his silver hair down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Erdan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and red tie. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Raer was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Raer decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length white hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp).