Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 270 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he's attracted to the pc

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length white hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with his Mayor father left him crippled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Jet (110 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears long strands of ruby and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.