Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: Paelias hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Paelias alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mason. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.