Description: This exceptionally lanky man is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.