Description: 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 carries with him a set of swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his scarlet crest in a pixie cut. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Mreksh hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. After coming to the age of reason, Mreksh took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Nedda hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Interpreter profession.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 18000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Amber (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Farideh was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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 Bather, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is short and red. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Servant father left him crippled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1800 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.