Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paelias was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Doctor like his mother before him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Military, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Rael is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 70000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Aust was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Aust's father 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 loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Selfish, Antagonistic. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his brown hair up. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Emerald (1500 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his white robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 60000 cp.