Description: Standing 6'2", 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. His fur is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Mortician, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large grey jacket. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Balifra hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Balifra liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. Onyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rose (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Emerald (1200 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Nyx was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Five enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Five alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

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. A freak accident while working with her Herbalist father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Flaws: Racist, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. Coral (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.