Description: A 5'3" eastern man, he 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 kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Aelar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Aelar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a pastel feathered hat and pastel clothes. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Arannis was taken on many hunting expeditions. Arannis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He uses divination through singing.

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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 sp.