Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. 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 keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. She has cinnamon fur. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Shifting liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a halberd and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 pp. Moss agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She sports chestnut long hair. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 pp. Rose (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jade (160 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1500 pp. Jet (110 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Amber (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born in the south. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and green robe with the hood down. His golden hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Osco does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Fibblestib was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Fibblestib was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.