Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has green eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: Born in the west to a Assassin, Aelar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 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 (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is auburn and curly. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.