Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is portly but not overly obese. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Sellsword, who enjoyed hunting, Shax was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a kukri and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a colorful flower in his white fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 12000 sp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has brown eyes.

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. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Thomas was born the youngest of three triplets. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 4 Thunderstones. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Heian will drive conversation. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 pp.