Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Armorer, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and tan pants. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Himo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Laucian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.