Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Soveliss lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 pp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, black cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Himo's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1200 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Bellfounder father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a large blue jacket. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.