Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and revenge

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'2" and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length beige fur. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears her silver hair up. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Beleth wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Backpack.