Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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 son.

History: Aramil was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Carrie will drive conversation. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1300 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Heian isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Heian took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortbow and armor he uses now. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.