Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and violet pants. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Paelias was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Courier. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Priest. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Priest; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Mindartis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has worked as a Beggar like his father before him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.