Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by chocolates. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 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: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a green armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Verin is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in the west. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Cressel enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jade (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Osah was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Osah's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Osah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1300 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Nedda was born with her mother's beautiful face. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To protect her home; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his trident with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries a battered sword and tarnished trident as well. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Caeldrim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jet (40 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.