Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available she will default to her bastard sword, marred by sweets. Her hair is short and red. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case and is in decent physical shape. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Server, who enjoyed hunting, Thomas was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Thomas took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He has worked as a Dyer like his father before him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: White opal (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of whips on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cory grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Lewis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.