Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is long and unkept. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is white and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nutae isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nutae grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and carries kukris. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.