Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arannis embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel pants. His hair is short and chestnut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Arannis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.