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 typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his blonde hair up. He has brown eyes and a pastel hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Aelar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Efferil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Efferil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears skinny pants and wears a white and tan robe with the hood down. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Vanuath wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Coral (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.