Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: Ortegar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Ortegar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sai and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

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

Possessions: 17000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (140 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 7. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Carnelian (80 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 slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His red hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady and is in decent physical shape. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Dilettante for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).