Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. 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 a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Tim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Ruler. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Miner does, and carries morningstars. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Seraphina isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Emerald (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Red garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 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.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His gray fur is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: He was born in a small island village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jade (130 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fancy blue suit. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a colorful flower in his copper crest. 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 is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Rose (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is blue and curly. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jade (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Jet (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.