Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the south to a Mayor, Paelias learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. He struck the Mayor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on his right side, and is pretty ugly. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Arannis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30000 sp. Solid gold idol (400 gp).