Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his black hair down. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60000 cp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is an epitome of beauty. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Himo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished axe as well. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: The child of a Sailor, who enjoyed hunting, Aelar was taken on many hunting expeditions. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 240 pp.