Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. He has no hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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 dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When Naeris reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has no hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a large red jacket. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a long, black cloak. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hadarai does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Hadarai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Actor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).