Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 80 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple grey robe with white stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Varis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Fortune-teller profession.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Efferil was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.