Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has wavy red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mindartis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: This western man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Efferil studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.