Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is silver and curly. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Erdan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Arannis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Arannis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Thamior speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Thamior grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Thamior. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 150 pp.