Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this eastern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Theobald lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an entirely brown suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears dull violet sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Wymar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely pastel suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Bernard was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.