Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'8" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Paelias was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. He has achieved small success as a Priest.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a green and violet robe with the hood down. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is white and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.