Description: This northern man prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dreali embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dreali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. 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 his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Himo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Coral (50 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).