Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Aelar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Theriatis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 5 years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 pp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).