Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dean grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 60 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His fur is orange and very short. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.