Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. After coming to the age of reason, Prosperine took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed axe, just in case. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With wild red hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Therlin learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Performer, but she was a colossal failure. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 sp. Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His green crest is lengthy. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amber (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She has the majority of her body covered in plate, marred by teas. Her golden hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Justice, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on her left side. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished falchion as well. With bright blonde hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is an amazing painter.

History: Traulam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miller and was forced into it by her family; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Lamlûg is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2900 gp. Amber (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her gold crest is greasy and uncared for. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. Jade (140 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).