Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mûg's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Mûg lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mûg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She has dyed her greying gold crest a little too much giving a sharp gold color. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Quespa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Tod was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born into a rich family. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp).