Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gifted student he started as a Fletcher, but he got bored and became a Courier. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Glassblower. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.