Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Peren was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids 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 illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and shields. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Halimath is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished shield as well. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has moderate length black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Assassin but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.