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 He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Theobald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jacinth (7000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jet (90 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White opal (600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (20 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.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has moderate length red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shipwright and was forced into it by his family; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. White pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Spy

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has blue eyes and a violet hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 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.