Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mardnab was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 sp. Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his gray fur up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the west. Jade was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Apothecary. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. She has a hunchback. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Makaria was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a layabout and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and blue pants. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born in the west. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Birel grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Birel. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She dresses like a well dressed Roofer does. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has blue eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: Jarsali speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She got into the Roofer business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Roofer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 120 gp.