Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is content; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Coral (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Efferil will drive conversation. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Efferil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. After months of barely getting by, Efferil 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Lamlis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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 is greedy.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.