Description: This late middle aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body and is in decent physical shape. His blue hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Iados has worked very hard to control his curse. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilga grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 190 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A true patriot, Korfel would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Korfel was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).