Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Peren took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 pp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Coral (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Jet (90 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). White opal (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: A 4'9" northern man, he usually wears his brown robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Interpreter profession.

History: Himo hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Himo was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military, Debt. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).