Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and violet handkerchief worn on his left side and is in decent physical shape. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Aelar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: A 4'11" northern man, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: He's in love; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).