Description: This exceptionally lanky 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 hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He 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 an epitome of beauty. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sard (50 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (150 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: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Faran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Her fur is short and gray. Her eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Engraver, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and red pants. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Susannah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).