Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Paelias studied abroad. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Armorer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears professional attire. He has silver hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This eastern man is wearing a long, white cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Peridot (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is short and golden. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Raer was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Raer's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 90000 cp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).