Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 north. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a pastel coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Bucklal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A freak accident while working with his Mortician father left him crippled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This western man has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Elaim was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barkeep. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 260 gp.