Description: This man 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 muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries a battered club and tarnished pickaxe as well. She has blonde hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The war was a terrible time for her, and Mara does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She likes to wear green tank tops with grey skirt. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Nija hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nija was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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 (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he very much looks the part of a Ruler. His scarlet crest is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to be a healer again

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Nim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Doctor. He became a Doctor soon after.

Motivation: To protect his home; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary and is in decent physical shape. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.