Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the west. Aelar was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'8" northern man, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is short and golden. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He is physically well-built. He has moderate length blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Adran is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the east to a Priest, Adran learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adran was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new priest responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Amber (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 27000 sp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).