Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Heian embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Heian was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Elven compassion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Carrie was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Carrie was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 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 is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is brown and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Himo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, PTSD, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 19000 sp.