Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is red and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her auburn hair is well kept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sarah studied abroad. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Sarah was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.