Description: A 4'9" northern man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Caeldrim was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Coral (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Erdan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are likewise amber.

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 disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mortician; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp).