Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Peren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black opal (1500 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his golden hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the east. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Coral (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and black tie. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Roofer, his father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp. Rose (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. 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 to a Scribe, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Emotional, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 900 gp. White pearl (90 gp).