Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on his right hand. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has red hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a blue vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down and is in decent physical shape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Riardon hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2300 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Tharivol was born with his father's beautiful face. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. 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: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp.