Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Paelias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 sp. Amethyst (130 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Quarion was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Quarion alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Quarion was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man wears just a grey suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He bought a scimitar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.