Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Rael hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. 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, Rael is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Rael lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She got into the Dyer business at a young age. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has moderate length silver hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 130 gp. Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her black hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Helen embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has worked as a Map Maker like her mother before her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.