Description: He stands about 5'0" and is typically in his Cook uniform. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He has wavy golden hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired him part-time. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the north. 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. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he's in love

Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Immigrant, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.