Description: A 4'7" eastern man, he wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his auburn hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'7" and has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Peren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.