Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large black jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Paelias is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the west. When Paelias reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Uthemar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 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: He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is short and brown. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).