Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 230 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He has a hunchback. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. A true patriot, Berrian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Berrian grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is greedy; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, In love, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.