Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

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

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: This southern man usually wears his red robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses like a well dressed Dyer does. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 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.