Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. After coming to the age of reason, Tethren took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1600 sp. Iolite (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and doesn't want to be a sage and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is purple and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 12000 cp.