Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. His hair is red and very short. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mason but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lorm was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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, Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 13000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Nella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Nella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his purple hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. He has worked as a Bounty Hunter like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tan trousers with violet and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Pallabar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Family, Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Nutae was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with his Tanner mother left him crippled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a pastel tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his red fur up. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Guardian, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.