Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sai on his belt. He wears his silver hair up. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nutae grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 30000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears grey trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Paelias is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Paelias took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished glaive as well. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Eiravel and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).