Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a whip on his belt. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Arannis will drive conversation. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Naal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Naal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Naal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished glaive as well. His hair is brown and curly. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.