Description: Standing 4'11", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Arannis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Arannis was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, and carries spears. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and quarterstaffs. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aust studied abroad. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Courier kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He carries a battered sai and tarnished morningstar as well. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Galinndan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Extrovert. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Obsidian (9 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.