Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Paelias was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Aelar was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).