Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. He has moderate length brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. He has wavy brown hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 160 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tharivol embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2500 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is brown and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp.