Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is short and chestnut. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. When Berrian 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 was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Priest. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).