Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Mindartis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and elven compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jade (150 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).