Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 5'9", this man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is black and curly. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Gerald hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Actor for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 cp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Chad was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Chad decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 sp.