Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Mardnab speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Architect kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Baradad hails from a village terrorized by giants. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Borgu grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerard will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gerard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 sp. Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.