Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and yellow robe with the hood down. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Peren isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jade (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new unemployed responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 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.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Armorer, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Beiro was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.