Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Paelias will drive conversation. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paelias was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Detective they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Painter, and he later adopted a second son.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aerdeth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Butcher.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.