Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. White pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His silver hair is still thick. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He worked as a nervous Sculptor and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 sp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His head has been shaved. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Star rose quartz (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.