Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kallista was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is cut short. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Baker, but he was a colossal failure. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 to loving parents in a slum to the east. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Murgen was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Architect arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 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 (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Marshal. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.