Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His fur is cut close to his head. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Aura was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, 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 Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her rusty crest is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her first spouse was a Carter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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 wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red crest is braided into rings. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Mreksh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 sp.