Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a black scarf. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Naeris enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Naeris was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a great chef.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his father's many stories. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Doctor. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Architect, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.