Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his chestnut hair up. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He uses divination through singing.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). White opal (1500 gp).