Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair is black and curly. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Berrian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1400 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Coral (150 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Aramil was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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. Being a Mason 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: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He struck the Stableman job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His tied-back hair is blonde. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Coral (110 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). White pearl (110 gp).