Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a violet costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 90 gp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lamlis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 sp. Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, yellow shirt, and blue tie. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.