Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amber (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.