Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and black tie. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp).

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp).