Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the north to a Mortician, Paelias learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Paelias took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His hair is black and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A 4'7" western man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses like a well dressed Healer does. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (150 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.