Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Beiro was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Marshal, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Adran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Adran alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 pp. White opal (800 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp).