Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He carries a battered shield and tarnished bastard sword as well. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of amber and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is singed and shortened. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Soveliss was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: This man wears a fancy black suit. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. 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 can speak with the recently deceased. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver ewer (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has no hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.