Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Naeris was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Aelar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this northern man wears a violet coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His white hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After months of barely getting by, Uthemar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.