Description: He is a mite stocky and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Aelar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He struck the Beggar job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: 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; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Carrie hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2400 gp.