Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aelar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Aelar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Being a Spice Merchant 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 120000 cp. White opal (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a hunchback. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Stylist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Black opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is still thick. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Masseuse. 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: Lamlis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man is typically in his Adventurer uniform. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 Adventurer. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Adventurer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 12000 sp. Moonstone (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). White pearl (110 gp).