Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Paelias took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up hammer and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the south to a Herbalist, Uthemar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He became a Herbalist soon after.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Koeth is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Courier, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (13 gp).