Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, 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 long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (1100 gp). Jet (120 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jade (120 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rose (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amber (120 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her hair is silver and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: This woman wears a grey shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her crest is scarlet and very short. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though she does not identify as such. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mayor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Shoemaker, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (400 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a colorful flower in his purple hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Vassago hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Vassago has worked very hard to control his curse. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). White opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. His cinnamon fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He comes from a rich western family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her tied-back hair is brown. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Vaina hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Through the years after Vaina was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Vaina's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.