Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. 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 moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the south to a Banker, Simon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Simon was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He tends to his Banker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 gp. Hematite (13 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears dull white sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lavinia grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants, and carries bastard swords. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Lavinia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: Valida speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.