Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 16000 sp. Peridot (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs, marred by sweets. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 270 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Riardon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Riardon grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Riardon. Being a Slave Trader kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of a Brewer, who enjoyed hunting, Rolen was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.