Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

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

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Halimath 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. Halimath decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 11000 sp. Banded agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Shipwright and found it very stressful. He struck the Shipwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.