Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 97. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Thamior speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thamior was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Unemployed soon after.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

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

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He wears his auburn hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Gardener but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 140 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.