Description: He is a husky man, who is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Eiravel was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hadarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). White opal (500 gp). Amber (160 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His red hair is thinning but still full. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: A 4'9" western man, he is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Coral (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Coral (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.