Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His silver hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His hair is brown and curly. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Naal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 390 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jade (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red garnet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.