Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His head has been shaved. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Adran was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. After a long history of fighting, Adran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Amber (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and brown tie. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Soveliss hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).