Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his golden hair down. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Paelias reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His head has been shaved. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 14000 sp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Iolite (30 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.