Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Engong never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Interpreter

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

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Nybarg was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She usually wears her grey robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. She is an epitome of beauty. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Priest.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With wild auburn hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Vicky was born with her mother's beautiful face. When Vicky reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barber. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she has a crush on the local barber

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his brown hair down. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Uthemar studied abroad. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Uthemar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 pp. Obsidian (16 gp). Jade (140 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.