Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in an above average manner. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: Aelar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man tends to wear a large grey jacket. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is physically well-built. She has slicked back red hair. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born into a rich family. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She wears her gold crest down. She is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Herleva grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'1" northern woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).