Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). White opal (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His brown hair is long and unkept. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Veit grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 900 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears her bronze crest up. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Laborer and was forced into it by her family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. A true patriot, Emen would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp).