Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He usually wears his blue robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Ostracized due to the martial 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. 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 is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. His hair is red and curly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Cynical, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.