Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Erevan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: An older man who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is auburn and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 sp. Iolite (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: He was born in a small forest village. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp.