Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Peren was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Peren was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Coral (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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 got into the Carpenter 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 Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.