Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ahrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear grey tank tops with black pants. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His purple hair is thinning but still full. He has gold eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Iados fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red crest. He likes to wear grey tank tops with tan pants. He has a hunchback. His red crest is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Heskan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 340 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).