Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Paelias was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Paelias's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 gp. Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He has no hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Peren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He takes great joy in being the best Engraver in town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Rolen was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Rolen decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Coral (160 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.