Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His hair is short and black. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is a Sage first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Aelar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear flannel. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a deep hatred of brigands

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mason but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Coral (160 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has a hunchback. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Bookbinder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Animal Trainer, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Coral (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.