Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is physically well-built. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Manfred has worked very hard to control his curse. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: White opal (1500 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears long strands of sapphire and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white tunic with brown highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Emerald (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.