Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tharivol will drive conversation. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp).