Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Peren is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

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. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Brown diamond (7000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His tied-back hair is red. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Naeris wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).