Description: This dark-skinned male wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Aelar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 pp. Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man usually wears his white robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Shepherd 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 wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 290 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Berrian will drive conversation. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in a small island village. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in a small plains village. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Himo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. Jet (120 gp).