Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His red hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in a small island village. Paelias was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sellsword. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is blonde and curly. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Carrie isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his black hair down. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is an amazing painter.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 14000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the east. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1800 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.