Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2800 pp. Rose (50 gp). Amber (140 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear flannel. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Nuraval and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Fallthra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stylist. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears red trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Stannor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 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 (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a hunchback. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is braided into rings. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Zepar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

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. Through the years after Zepar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Zepar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zepar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'10", this woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. She has done her best to style her beige fur to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. At some point she was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and many goblins want her driven away

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp).