Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Paelias hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his glaive with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and carries glaives. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Theriatis hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).