Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his right side, and he perpetually has his shortspear ready. His hair is short and golden. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Apothecary born in the past three hundred years. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east to a Apothecary, Paelias learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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 wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. He has no hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Mindartis wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fancy brown suit. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp).