Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: Himo was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Himo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Coral (160 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has no hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He struck the Courier job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a crush on the local body guard

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Aust was born with his mother's beautiful face. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Jet (100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Amber (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.