Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Paelias speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the south. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this woman wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Secretive, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Galiena hails from a village terrorized by giants. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears an entirely blue suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, marred by chocolates. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Tailor.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new tailor responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black opal (700 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.