Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west to a Sellsword, Kelter learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Sellsword. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. With bright chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his green crest to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Rivaan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Elysande was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Elysande's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.