Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He has a hunchback. His white hair is cut short. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Through the years after Aelar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aelar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Amber (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Coral (90 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. She carries a battered morningstar and tarnished longsword as well. Her hair is white and curly. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a white vest and prefers red and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Merchant business.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Gardener. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rûg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Gardener soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.