Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Raer's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. A true patriot, Raer would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Raer reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 74. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A true patriot, Naal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gifted from a young age, Enialis studied abroad. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears long strands of opal and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Naal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.