Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has styled his beige fur well, parting it to the right. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Guard.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Vassago was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who 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 not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 is a Yochlol in disguise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the south to a Bowyer, Wella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When Wella reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bowyer responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has wavy auburn hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Juliana enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baern studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).