Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is auburn and curly. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north. When Aelar reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Aelar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His crest is blue and curly. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and rapiers. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Flame was born with his father's beautiful face. Flame was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Flame decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a white armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries a battered flail and tarnished axe as well. His hair is silver and very short. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Suhnae was born with his mother's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.