Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Laborer does. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Laborer who has hired him part-time. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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 made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Malachite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Riardon was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a brown collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 pp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).