Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blue crest is matted, messy, and big. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Arjhan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and carries daggers. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blue hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Andram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: Kilia 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 is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 90 pp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Lone lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is chestnut and curly. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 120 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is typically in his Merchant uniform. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 80 pp.