Description: An older man who wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his bow, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Bucklal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bucklal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Bucklal took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Bather, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Healer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Healer.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He usually wears his tan robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Sage, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is red and curly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Naill is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Naill was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp).