Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Peren was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Peren was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cook. After a long history of fighting, Peren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jet (140 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 is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Theren was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a crown-heir again

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, marred by teas. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).