Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his white hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paelias was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Efferil was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Carpenter born in the past three hundred years. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.