Description: An older man who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aelar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. His hair is short and golden. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Traki does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 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 middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.