Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has gray eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Aelar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A freak accident while working with his Mason mother left him crippled. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His blonde hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Performer business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).