Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her white crest in a flapper bob. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 sp. Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a fancy black suit, he is not a threatening figure. He has silver crest. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 cp. Amber (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 3'11", this man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 90 gp. Azurite (6 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her gray 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. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Actor.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2500 sp.