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 is physically well-built. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Howard 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted, Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. Her brown fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 11000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear green tank tops with white pants. His purple hair is long and unkept. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She prefers to wear flannel. She sports a flattop hair cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Nora was taken on many hunting expeditions. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rose (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jade (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Alexandre speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Alexandre was born with his father's beautiful face. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 14000 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.