Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair is short and black. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

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

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, marred by chocolates. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Himo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Himo is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Himo was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Born in the west to a Miner, Lucan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 50000 cp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).