Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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 into a rich family. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 130 pp. Black opal (1600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and usually wears his black robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a black vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a Doctor, his father struggled to pay the bills. Vanuath 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. Vanuath decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by drow. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).