Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with her Spice Merchant mother left her crippled. She became a Apothecary soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, In love, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. She has wavy black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired her part-time. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barber. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. This silver eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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 several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Verin was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1500 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears violet trousers with blue and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Aelar was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Iolite (40 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. His orange fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Malachite (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears brown trousers with grey and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has black fur. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Antitoxin. 1 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her ears are large.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.