Description: 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 is physically well-built. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on his left side, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Nim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His tied-back hair is golden. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Sellsword. He's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white vest and prefers brown and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Riardon was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp).