Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is golden and curly. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is still thick. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her purple hair is matted, messy, and big. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 pp. Zircon (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears red trousers with tan and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Tricking was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Tricking took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up glaive and armor she uses now. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Rich, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 15000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is physically well-built. Her lavender fur is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Coral (90 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.