Description: An older man who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, he is not a threatening figure. He has red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.