Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is lengthy. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Peren 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 190 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears violet trousers with green and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. He carries with him a set of whips on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and elven compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Racist. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).