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 has moderate length white hair. He has black eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Chem liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has worked as a Jeweler like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Coral (80 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. A true patriot, Helja would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Helja was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amber (140 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Bucklal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 pp. Amethyst (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stylist. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nogu grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her gray fur is long and unkept. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Seven isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tabaxi unity. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Amber (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is red and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Gardener, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Doctor and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jet (90 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.