Description: He wears bulky green painted plate armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 130 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. 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 witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 6 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sculptor born in the past three hundred years. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is short and black. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.