Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Charles was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy auburn hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Shane was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Shane was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shane's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a Detective, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Rose (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.