Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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 money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a grey tunic with yellow highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Korfel will drive conversation. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Korfel reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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 was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in an above average manner. His blonde hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Map Maker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 230 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp).

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).