Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Aerdeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Aerdeth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. Coral (130 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tattered old clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Priest. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, marred by teas. His hair is short and brown. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.