Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker red hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and flails. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. 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: Rael was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears dull violet sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are green.

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 music.

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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears just a green suit. His hair is short and golden. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 220 pp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (100 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.