Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy white hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: Standing 5'0", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a Assassin first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Riardon was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is red and very short. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.