Description: A stocky lighter skinned 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. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: To be a Mason again; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Crowbar. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Gnome Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to be a apothecary again

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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 has the majority of his body covered in plate. His brown fur is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Emerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Good lock. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Superior lock.