Description: This northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. 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 daughter.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has red hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Koeth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Jeweler they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a sculptor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his silver hair down. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Arannis was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1700 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he usually wears his tan robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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 daughter.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Guard

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He is an epitome of beauty. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp).