Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is an amazing painter.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Paelias was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and hammers. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Dayereth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dayereth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 240 pp.