Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aelar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aelar was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 Priest. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and tan pants. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Theriatis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings, and carries quarterstaffs. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Traki lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low range voice

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

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is auburn and very short. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mason. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Efferil grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Efferil. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: In love, Job, Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.