Description: Standing 6'3", 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. His scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 pp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 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: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is chestnut and very short. His silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Therai alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Terse, Addict, Mundane. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Nora was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Coral (90 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and brown robe with the hood down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her hair is white and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. 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: To reunite with her absent mother; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp).

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Laborer does. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her childhood dream was to be a Server, but she was a colossal failure. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (13 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp).