Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Tailor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Paelias 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).