Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paelias does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 33000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nutae grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nutae. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, red cloak. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This man wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of whips on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He tends to his Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Coral (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp).