Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Norman fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Anthony was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Roger is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the south to a Ruler, Roger learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.