Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Paelias learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Coral (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a spear on his belt. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is baby faced.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thamior fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 240 pp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. His white hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gifted student he started as a Navigator, but he got bored and became a Glassblower. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a grey top hat and grey clothes. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. 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: Doesn't want to be a Performer and was forced into it by his family; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Tailor business at a young age. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Tailor and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).