Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Theren was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Performer, his father struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Heian was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Heian's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Thamior would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Amber (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp).