Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is lengthy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Margery liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is silver and very short. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Hadwisa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. 4 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gifted student she started as a Fletcher, but she got bored and became a Tanner. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).