Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His tied-back hair is brown. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Paelias is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Paelias is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rael was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Nutae was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a tan scarf, and carries scimitars. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp.