Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: Standing 4'9", this man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 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 feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.