Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Vanuath alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His white hair is knotted and matted. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Naeris was taken on many hunting expeditions. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1600 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Traki hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.