Description: This slender woman stands about 4'2". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in a small desert village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Valida took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his golden hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Zed will drive conversation. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Zed has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'1" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Apothecary who has hired him part-time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 18000 sp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).