Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a sword on his belt. He has wavy blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the west to a Dilettante, Paelias learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Being a Mercenary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His tied-back hair is white. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Modean was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Ovak hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50 pp.