Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Fisher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Through the years after Paelias was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Paelias's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 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.