Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 was born at the edge of vast plains. In his 13th 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 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: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Armorer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

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

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1600 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Thervan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 14000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Amber (90 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 180 pp. 1 Minor magic item.