Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. Being a Animal Trainer 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naill grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Erevan was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of axes on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Laucian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A freak accident while working with his Bounty Hunter mother left him crippled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 70 pp.