Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Norman speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a worn and beaten armor, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'4" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, tan shirt, and black tie. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but she was a colossal failure. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.