Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aerdeth'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: Aerdeth was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He takes great joy in being the best Mortician in town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a hunter again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a grey shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (120 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.