Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has a hunchback. His black hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Naeris took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: A 5'1" western man, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Miner, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Erevan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mason, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is content; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His white hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2100 gp.