Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aelar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'4" western man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40000 cp. Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is red and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is lengthy. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Iolite (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).