Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is a great chef.

History: Peren was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's also a talented Carpenter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Eiravel was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jet (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). White pearl (80 gp).