Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rael fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is content; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp).

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern man wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Azaki was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Varis hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born into a rich family. Uthemar 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. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 160 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.