Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a red shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His white hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A true patriot, Peren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. After a long history of fighting, Peren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

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 he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, 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 auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Being a Miller kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses like a well dressed Architect does. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born into a rich family. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).