Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is short and purple. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: Tethren is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tethren grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. With wild red hair. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Red garnet (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. A true patriot, Vonana would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Spy again; and balancing her hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Obsidian (14 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.