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. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished glaive as well. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Grom alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and auburn. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears bulky green painted plate armor. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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: Ea was born the youngest of three triplets. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.