Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paelias does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paelias was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is silver and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ahvain's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Himo was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bricklayer. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Ivellios was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.