Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Soveliss was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Hunter. His hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large white jacket. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Naill 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 druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Varis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 130 pp.