Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a white armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Bonds: In love, Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this man dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with violet slacks. He wears his golden hair up. His eyes are gray.

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 is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has wavy golden hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: Aelar was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1400 pp. Black opal (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White opal (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Carrie studied abroad. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy white hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Azaki took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.