Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aelar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has shaved his head bald. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Mindartis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Mindartis was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bellfounder. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Traki 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. Traki decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Thamior enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.