Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Aelar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up nunchaku and armor he uses now. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is an epitome of beauty. He has moderate length white hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black opal (900 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Heian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Doctor. He has achieved small success as a Doctor.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).