Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Painter does. He wears his white hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: Peren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ahvain never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).