Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears brown trousers with black and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is short and black. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Aelar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting giants, the young Aelar began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce violet 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 south his family was never financially stable. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.