Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Theriatis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Traki grew up listening to his mother's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull tan iron scale mail, and he perpetually has his club ready. He wears his brown hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. 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: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His red hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.