Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Architect. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 330 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has black hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Halimath grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to protect his home

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Berrian was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Berrian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Theren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a great chef.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).