Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Efferil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Efferil was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Azurite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.