Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. 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 auburn hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white crest is lengthy. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Mreksh was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her scarlet crest is braided into rings. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Pyxrin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Pyxrin was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 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 (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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 to a Scribe, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is white and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is golden and curly. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Born in the north to a Dilettante, Alice learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Alice took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She's also a talented Priest, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Adelard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, 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: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.