Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a brown shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, marred by sweets. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

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

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mindartis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (120 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Coral (120 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and is pretty ugly. His hair is auburn and very short. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. 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: He is content; and he has a crush on the local shepherd

Ideals: Passionate, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.