Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane, Racist. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear white tank tops with blue pants. He has no hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 30000 cp. Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His hair is short and white. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.