Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a yellow scarf, and carries whips. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Marshal but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Nogu was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Nogu's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Jet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jade (90 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has no hair. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Vepar was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She carries with her a set of lances on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Portia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Assassin profession.

History: He was born in the east. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. His red hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Mhurren was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Jet (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rose (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Coral (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).