Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the south. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Paelias managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Peren 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. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Bellfounder father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30000 cp. Star ruby (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has golden hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born into a rich family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.