Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. 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 has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish, Lazy. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Peridot (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length white hair. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Banker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1800 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tattered old clothes. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vondal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vondal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished kukri as well. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She hates Dwarves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Werydd abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain 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 blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Althaea alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears dull green sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is silver and curly. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.