Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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. 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 fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 pp. Sard (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ivellios was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.