Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has no hair. His ears are large.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Halander alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a white coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Pallabar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has moderate length auburn hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Ploughman born in the past three hundred years. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2800 sp.