Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aerdeth 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Sard (50 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.