Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Paelias studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longbow on his belt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ozyman fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has wavy auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 90 gp.