Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he tends to wear a large black jacket. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aelar will drive conversation. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. During his travels, Aelar and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Aelar discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Aelar fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A true patriot, Torz would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Torz was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His black hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Aramil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is still thick. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Peter was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Farmer. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). White opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden pearl (50 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.