Description: This tall, slender woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dyer and was forced into it by her family; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears bulky black painted plate armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mijira was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Buckler. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Scribe. His crest is red and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 40. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man usually wears his pastel robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. He wears his orange fur down. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Beggar first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.