Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She sports silver long hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Verna was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting goblins, the young Verna began to lead the lost caravan. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are black.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His crest is blue and curly. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amber (110 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp).