Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

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. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Assassin profession.

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. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30000 cp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a large pastel jacket. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Paelias is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: The child of a Bellfounder, who enjoyed hunting, Paelias was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student he started as a Bellfounder, but he got bored and became a Stylist. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).