Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. During his travels, Alex and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Alex discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Alex fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Amber (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frederick grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Dustin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is typically in his Sailor uniform. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Manfred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is portly but not overly obese. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp.