Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1800 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Uthemar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is short and blonde. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rolen will drive conversation. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Rolen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Military, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.