Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A true patriot, Naeris would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jet (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" western man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His blonde hair is lengthy. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. The war was a terrible time for him, and Galinndan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Priest, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears an entirely red suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Being a Mercenary 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 retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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 family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.