Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Paelias began to lead the lost caravan. 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: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and sais. She has slicked back black hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (90 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a large white jacket, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears an entirely black suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is short and white. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.