Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He is an epitome of beauty. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Thervan was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Aquamarine (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and lances. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Naeris 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. Naeris decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Peridot (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in a small forest village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. He has a hunchback. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.