Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his morningstar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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. Mindartis was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sage. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears baggy white pantaloons and a tan scarf, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.