Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 gp. Sard (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and hand crossbows. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

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 used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his black hair down. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 20000 cp. Hematite (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.