Description: A 5'4" southern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Emeny is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Brewer and found it very stressful. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jet (100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Ortegar was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sculptor. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tippletoe grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her first spouse was a Mayor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Tippletoe and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He has golden hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to be a miner again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.