Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Paelias speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Paelias is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small island village. His childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1300 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 80 gp.