Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cory does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Cory was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Murgen never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 80 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: This woman wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Volen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

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 tan vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is an amazing painter.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length gray fur. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shadow grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 30 gp.