Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

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 has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Paelias was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bookbinder. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 390 gp.

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 does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Simple lock. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, Megren learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His dark red hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.