Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Peren is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp).

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Theriatis was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Barkeep. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is content; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears violet trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Paelias's homeland. Paelias decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.