Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. A true patriot, Thervan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a bookbinder again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.