Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was taken from his home at a very young age. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She keeps her silver crest in a pixie cut. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A freak accident while working with her Fortune-teller father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her first spouse was a Servant, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her long red crest kept up in a rat tail. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Jeweler business.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Megren and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a simple yellow robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Claira grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This tall, slender man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is purple and curly. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Chaedi grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Chaedi. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He got into the Sellsword business at a young age. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 sp.