Description: He stands about 5'9" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Paelias 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 Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. With bright white hair. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rimmon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rimmon was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts, marred by sweets. She has golden hair. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Rosalind 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. She found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Coral (60 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sutha studied abroad. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. After a long history of fighting, Sutha and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries hammers. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the west to a Apothecary, Mormog learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.