Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Peren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his falchion with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a dyer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 sp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Himo grew up listening to his father's many stories. Himo abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: Standing 5'1", this man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Himo grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Lazy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (7 gp).