Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, yellow shirt, and black tie. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aelar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and green robe with the hood down. His hair is short and black. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his red hair up. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Logical, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 210 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his golden hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heian was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At some point he was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).