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 wears her chestnut hair down. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Tiaathque hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Tiaathque learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Body Guard, but she got bored and became a Sage. She has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great joy in being the best Engraver in town.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). White opal (500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His yellow fur is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has worked as a Farmer like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rose (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Emerald (500 gp).