Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for him, and Naeris does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Naeris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20000 cp. Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the west to a Barkeep, Traki learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Barkeep job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2800 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Ivellios is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with his Gardener father left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Stableman, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 160 pp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jade (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.