Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Erdan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished shield as well. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears just a grey suit. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Beiro was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in an above average manner. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.