Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Marshal. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the east to a Weaver, Naal learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Servant mother left him crippled. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to be a servant again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 270 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Raer never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hadarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 sp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.