Description: He is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. Ekemon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ekemon was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Miller. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears her white hair down. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miller who has hired her part-time. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears just a black suit. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Forcas wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Barbarian, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears just a white suit. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His head has been shaved. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gardain 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 Gardain. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his silver crest in a pixie cut. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has worked as a Armorer like his father before him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and balancing his hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. 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: She comes from a rich western family. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Vepar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.