Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white vest and prefers red and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and is pretty ugly. His hair is auburn and very short. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Manfred was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Sarah will drive conversation. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sarah was born the youngest of three triplets. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 gp.