Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Ilanis lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ilanis abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Pink pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jet (80 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 40 gp. Coral (110 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is wearing a long, violet cloak. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Mary is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). White opal (1100 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.