Description: 5'6" and muscular, this northern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Chem is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This woman tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a Sage, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform After a long history of fighting, Enna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Trym hails from a village terrorized by drow. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Jade (120 gp). White opal (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is lengthy. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats and is in decent physical shape. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the west to a Jeweler, Bethrynna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Laborer, but she got bored and became a Jeweler. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'5" and muscular, this northern man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Barendd and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).