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 tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and elven compassion

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered lance and tarnished rapier as well. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Uthemar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Uthemar. He struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and dresses like a well dressed Sailor does. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gifted student he started as a Apothecary, but he got bored and became a Sailor. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears professional attire. His blonde hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Gardener. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.