Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: Paelias was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rose (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, red cloak. He has red hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2900 gp. Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Coral (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'7" and prefers to wear flannel. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Knight father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.