Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Mindartis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. He struck the Jeweler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 pp. Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Rael was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mercenary. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has moderate length brown hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paelias does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.