Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 360 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dreali does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and rapiers. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'11" and tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. A true patriot, Korfel would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Korfel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.