Description: He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and he perpetually has his lance ready. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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 typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His tied-back hair is auburn. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gennal 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 190 pp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He has moderate length auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears bulky red painted plate armor. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 sp. Sard (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).