Description: This man wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He has auburn hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is white and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Ahvain was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is white. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40 pp. Hematite (4 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jade (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tattered old clothes. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown diamond (7000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Stylist. He has achieved small success as a Stylist.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 gp. Eye agate (4 gp).