Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His chestnut hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Paelias's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Paelias liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 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 (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, violet shirt, and brown tie. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Vanuath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is a Cook first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).