Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a black shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and green pants. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for him, and Peren does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Peren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (150 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Miner does. His blonde hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Aerdeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.