Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1800 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jet (160 gp). White opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Detective but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and elven compassion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. He has red hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Paelias's homeland. Paelias decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Berrian hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.