Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". He wears just a black suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears dull green sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. His hair is white and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Herbalist profession.

History: Born in the south to a Banker, Rolen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jet (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Naill was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Naill decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this southern man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Rolen is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Malachite (7 gp).