Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a yellow feather.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in the west. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Norman alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears black trousers with white and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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-sister.

History: Patrick was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student he started as a Bookbinder, but he got bored and became a Guard. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insane, Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Shane was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Guard. After a long history of fighting, Shane and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Bloodstone (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Percival was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Percival was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.