Description: An older man who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his falchion with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He usually wears his brown robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. He has a hunchback. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Lamlis will drive conversation. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lamlis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a great chef.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 50000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.