Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: He wears a simple yellow robe with white stripes complete with hood. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was born into a rich family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Varis was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mortician. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a mortician and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears bulky red painted plate armor. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to goblins.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and revenge

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Breathy voice

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

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Rolen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Seamstress, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).