Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'8" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Quarion embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the east to a Barkeep, Quarion learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He has achieved small success as a Barkeep.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naeris grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Black opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).