Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Kallista was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His fur is lavender and curly. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Tricking was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Servant. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Anverth hails from a village terrorized by illithids. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.