Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and carries rapiers. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cagak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Snafû fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tordek studied abroad. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A 5'10" northern man, 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 black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 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.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her hair is silver and very short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.