Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Heian embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. 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: Heian was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is brown and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Soveliss fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gray eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1700 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp).