Description: He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a Courier, his father struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Halimath grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Sardonyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, red cloak. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to protect his home

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp.