Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Rael speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 340 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His brown hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: She wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Phelaia is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive, PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Hematite (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp).