Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Paelias has worked very hard to control his curse. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rose (20 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She sports silver long hair. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Helen is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Helen has worked very hard to control her curse. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a Sailor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is short and white. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Beggar responsibilities is difficult; and to protect her home

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 15000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a fancy black suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Miller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Mason and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has silver hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Coral (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.