Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers blue and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aelar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 sp. Emerald (500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and is pretty ugly. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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 parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Hematite (8 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He comes from a rich western family. A freak accident while working with his Fisher father left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp).