Description: This 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 is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1400 pp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp).

Description: She wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. She has wavy blue crest. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His skin is flawless and his silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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 martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Verna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Depressed. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1500 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses like a well dressed Guard does. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gold crest. He wears a green coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has a hunchback. His gold crest is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Rivaan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Rose (50 gp).