Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Paelias is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He became a Blacksmith soon after.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Adran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Adran was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Carpenter. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Banker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Carpenter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 900 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amber (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gifted student he started as a Engraver, but he got bored and became a Brewer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: Standing 4'11", this man prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 sp. Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a tan scarf. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in a small island village. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).