Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has wavy chestnut hair. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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 is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Merchant, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thervan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He got into the Ploughman business at a young age. 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 tends to his Ploughman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.