Description: He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Peren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Therlin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tattered old clothes, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 Tailor. He tends to his Tailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries a battered scythe and tarnished club as well. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Nogu liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'10" when asserting herself. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of a Bellfounder, who enjoyed hunting, Paela was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.