Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Shane was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Shane alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Superior lock. 1 Average lock. 1 Simple lock.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His head has been shaved. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (160 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, red cloak. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Norman 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 25000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Ernest wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Ernest was born with his mother's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.