Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. After months of barely getting by, Aelar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He's in love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, In love, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Laucian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Laucian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.