Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has wavy silver hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Raer is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Elven compassion; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with tan slacks. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.