Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming 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 white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. 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 business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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 east. When Gunter reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Holy water. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Hunter lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Hunter was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Hunter's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by lycanthropy.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His hair is white and curly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Richard took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. 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: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp).