Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Coral (40 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad yellow hat.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'6". She wears green trousers with red and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her green crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Sora hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Her childhood dream was to be a Knight, but she was a colossal failure. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'2" and wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (140 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Braak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Braak was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Naal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.