Description: He has a missing right leg. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 98. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: Paelias was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Logical, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A freak accident while working with his Crown-heir father left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mortician and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erevan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Erevan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tan collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He got into the Sellsword business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.