Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a worn and beaten armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aramil embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 190 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1800 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Military, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amber (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears professional attire. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Heian was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2200 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp).