Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Paelias speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and is dressed in an above average manner. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired him part-time. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 Dragonborn in existence. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 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 tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.