Description: 5'9" and muscular, this southern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has black hair. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Cressel was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is cut close to her head. 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 goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish, Mundane. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a green coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Saphara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Saphara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Spy. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local spy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dalaba studied abroad. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.