Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Carter. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Erdan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Erdan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a large brown jacket. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 sp. Amethyst (40 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a hunchback. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

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

Possessions: 7000 sp.