Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Dreali and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat and is in decent physical shape. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).