Description: An older man who is typically in his Animal Trainer uniform, he is not a threatening figure. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in a small plains village. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Revenge; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.