Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. 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: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He usually wears his black robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Eye agate (6 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Lamlis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He tends to his Healer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2400 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, tan cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Thervan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father 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 has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is brown and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mindartis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls 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: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.