Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly ceremonial daggers and morningstars. His brown hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 80000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce hazel 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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east to a Blacksmith, Riardon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Black pearl (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp).