Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 pp. Jade (100 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (600 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: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Heian 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 feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Heian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Dilettante again; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 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.