Description: An older man who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. One day when Peren was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Peren was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears grey trousers with green and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Varis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His auburn hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Aelar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Red garnet (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Amber (140 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.