Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks, and is pretty ugly. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Paelias speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Paelias reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He keeps his long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and her gloved hand is found clutching a whip. She has moderate length black hair. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in an above average manner. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her hair is blue and curly. She has red eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Beleth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amber (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. 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 daughter.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jade (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jade (120 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Dain was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).