Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and wears tattered old clothes. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Aerdeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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 Ruler. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and brown tie. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). White opal (900 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Quarion lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Stylist. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. A gifted student he started as a Cartwright, but he got bored and became a Stylist. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).