Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries a battered halberd and tarnished hammer as well. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Being a Blacksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Animal Trainer. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 sp. Obsidian (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is cut short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes.

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. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Nim took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record, In love, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.