Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has brown hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His head has been shaved. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Aramil was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).