Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Paelias is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

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 mother passed away years ago, his father 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

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

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 80 pp. Star ruby (500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: This northern man is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Dain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Sardonyx (70 gp).