Description: This tall, slender man wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this man dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. His hair is white and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Paelias is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp.