Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aerdeth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aerdeth. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Ruler; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). White opal (800 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1700 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Aelar took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fire opal (700 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the west to a Brewer, Theriatis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20000 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp).