Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is physically well-built. His hair is auburn and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Peren is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 sp. Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. A true patriot, Beiro would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Aerdeth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1300 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jet (120 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A freak accident while working with his Interpreter mother left him crippled. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears green trousers with grey and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a Engraver soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 220 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).