Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is short and white. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her small blue hat.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Abalaba studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Olunt 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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He wears his red crest up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heskan studied abroad. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a great chef.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Gerbo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. Her brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her copper eyes dart from person to person.

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. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a junk dealer again

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.