Description: 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 small hat to hide his balding. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is an amazing painter.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Armorer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and she perpetually has her falchion ready. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Healer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 120 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a spear on her belt and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Quilla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 7 Acid flasks. 1 Holy water. 7 Acid flasks. 1 Antitoxin.