Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, brown cloak and is in decent physical shape. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 260 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull grey sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Naal was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Aelar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Aelar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and sickles. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He has golden hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fivin embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To be a Carter again.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.