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 a battered hand crossbow and tarnished axe as well. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Eiravel liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Adran isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When Adran reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Jarana never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She is content; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his blue hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a grey tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Audhild learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Audhild took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sai and armor she uses now. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 cp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his white crest up. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Ghesh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is typically in her Shoemaker uniform. Her long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A freak accident while working with her Fletcher father left her crippled. She tends to her Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).