Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Paelias was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Paelias was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Paelias decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1600 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Performer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is cut short. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Layabout; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and greataxes. He has red hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1400 gp.