Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is an amazing painter.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: Many illithids want him driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Jocelyn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 25000 cp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 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 moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has no hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Adam abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top yellow hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gunter's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. He is physically well-built. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.