Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and he perpetually has his sword ready. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an entirely grey suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is white and curly. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jade (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.