Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Tharivol is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tharivol studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and bastard swords. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mindartis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. After months of barely getting by, Mindartis managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Naill was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naill fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, green shirt, and black tie. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished whip as well. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bellfounder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2300 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Coral (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).