Description: A man with a cold, calculating 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 brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aldous liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2700 sp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Cory would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Cory was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Fisher they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Cartwright, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Sellsword again; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Alexandre was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (6 gp).