Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is blonde and very short. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Aelar has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his chestnut hair up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Thamior speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Unemployed arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 pp.