Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears brown trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Aelar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Aelar was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aelar decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Dyer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a yellow costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heian was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he wears professional attire. His silver hair is lengthy. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Being a Gardener kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He is baby faced.

Personality: Halimath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his writing dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Blue quartz (8 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His white hair is long and unkept. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Banker profession.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp).