Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a red costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her crest is gold and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'4" and has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is dark red and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 140 gp.