Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his father's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Aelar took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: He was born in a small forest village. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern man wears tan trousers with blue and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" western man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thervan studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 230 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries ceremonial daggers. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At some point he was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1500 gp.