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. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in a small desert village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Manea took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up morningstar and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a fancy white dress. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Gynnie is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a Sellsword, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her chestnut hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She takes great joy in being the best Navigator in town.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (9 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Slave Trader business.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he's in love

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.