Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a club on his belt. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of a Bounty Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Mindartis was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Mindartis took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2200 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with blue slacks. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich western family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, marred by teas. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).