Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Amber (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Jocelyn was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tan vest and prefers yellow and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His head has been shaved. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Carrie was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gormogord will drive conversation. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

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. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She sports auburn long hair. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her parents enrolled her in a Expert school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3100 sp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.