Description: This dark-skinned male is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Thamior liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 130 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears professional attire. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Caeldrim was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Jet (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp).

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 hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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's looking for his big break; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.