Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the south to a Miller, Peren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a music tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).