Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Mindartis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Efferil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fancy violet suit. He wears his auburn hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Aelar was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Spy, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60 pp. Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: An older man who is typically in his Architect uniform, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's also a talented Healer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 sp.