Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Paelias hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a great chef.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 sp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Laucian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Laucian was born with his mother's beautiful face. A gifted student he started as a Blacksmith, but he got bored and became a Servant. He became a Servant soon after.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and blue tie. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is a Fletcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Galinndan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Galinndan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Bather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the east to a Bather, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.