Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, black cloak. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Arannis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Sard (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has no hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south to a Courier, Rolen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Paelias was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. When Paelias reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp).