Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Rael was born the youngest of three triplets. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Blacksmith, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Quarion would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sard (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case, and is pretty ugly. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.