Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the south to a Beggar, Aelar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 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: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his golden hair down. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hadarai studied abroad. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amber (160 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.