Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aelar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aelar. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has moderate length auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bather but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. The war was a terrible time for him, and Peren does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Peren was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. During his travels, Peren and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Peren discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Peren fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 15000 sp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.