Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Peren hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. 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 Merchant. Now he works as a music tutor during his time off.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Map Maker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Doctor, her father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Nimble hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired her part-time. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 20 gp.