Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gennal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jade (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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 passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Lucan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to be a layabout again

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, In love, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has blonde hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).