Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 14000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).