Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears white trousers with tan and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Paelias was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his father before him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). White opal (700 gp).