Description: This younger middle-aged man has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2200 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Efferil grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished nunchaku as well. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Aust was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears professional attire. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.