Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has wavy chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Aramil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stylist and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Jet (160 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.