Description: A 5'1" northern man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is red and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is white and curly. 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 tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Heward was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Obsidian (16 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).