Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Through the years after Vanuath was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vanuath's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mortician but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Traki was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Traki never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man usually wears his tan robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gennal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2300 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aelar will drive conversation. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 290 pp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).