Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a green armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. She wears her dark red hair down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Lilith was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Coral (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise amber.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Coral (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 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 very much looks the part of a Shipwright. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Varis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He takes great joy in being the best Shipwright in town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 has achieved small success as a Shipwright.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Healer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Healer

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

Possessions: 8000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sammal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He struck the Server job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new server responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Malachite (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).