Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. 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 not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Miner business.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 pp. Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Traki abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: He is greedy; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Aramil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1300 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 sp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.