Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Paelias was born with his mother's beautiful face. His first spouse was a Armorer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1500 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his golden hair up. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Erevan was born with his father's beautiful face. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ploughman. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.