Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Paelias is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 pp. Jasper (80 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Nutae lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.