Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aelar has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear flannel. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but he was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and yellow tie. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).