Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a brown collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Aelar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Scribe father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Naal is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Naal took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barber profession.

History: Born to a Barber, his father struggled to pay the bills. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a barber again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Coral (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Jasper (20 gp).