Description: This man is very fat, and wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aelar embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 130 pp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.