Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. A true patriot, Paelias would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Paelias learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1500 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is golden and very short. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Hadarai will drive conversation. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a hunchback. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is an amazing painter.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: A 4'7" eastern man, he likes to wear yellow tank tops with green pants. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.