Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Fire opal (700 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his brown hair down. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Heian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp).

Description: This man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

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 motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). White opal (1300 gp).

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Ivellios hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp).