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 He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Qualen was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 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 wears an entirely black suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is dark red and curly. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Slave, Debt. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She worked as a nervous Mercenary and found it very stressful. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and many goblins want her driven away

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Peridot (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (40 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 wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amber (60 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She very much looks the part of a Dyer. Her tied-back hair is white. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jane was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.