Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears his silver hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Arannis 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 Arannis. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Uthemar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Paelias embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Ostracized due to the divine 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears professional attire. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1600 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).