Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Paelias was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Scribe. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is white and curly. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is long and silver with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 daughter.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp).