Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jade (100 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 dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. He carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.