Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a sword on his belt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is singed and shortened. 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 mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 sp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Navigator business at a young age. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aramil isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Aramil was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Courier, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Miller, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Job, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear black tank tops with grey pants. He has white hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).