Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Conrad was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Conrad's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Conrad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 sp. Amethyst (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her crest is short and blue. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Kadana hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a white and black robe with the hood down. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Ownka learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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 struck the Cartwright job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to be a performer again

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 130 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).