Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Paelias was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His gold crest is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her silver crest is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and balancing her hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his hand crossbow ready. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Purban is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and doesn't want to be a gardener and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a halberd on her belt. She has a hunchback. She wears her auburn hair down. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 14000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.