Description: This man wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Peren was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fortune-teller. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2500 sp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears long strands of amber and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 gp. Jet (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. His white fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are yellow and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, River was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving River alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. River was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.