Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Traki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 pp. Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has wavy auburn hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).