Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He struck the Sage job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to be a shepherd again

Flaws: Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This man wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Navigator. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is still thick. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Lamlis hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Weaver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Weaver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Weaver, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).