Description: A middle-aged man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and chestnut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aelar will drive conversation. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 pp. Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Soveliss's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Soveliss was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Soveliss was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Nim was born with his father's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.