Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aelar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in a small plains village. 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 Jeweler. He tends to his Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gadreel was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tan trousers with grey and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'2" and wears green trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amber (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.