Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a simple violet robe with yellow stripes complete with hood, and carries glaives. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Halimath was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Halimath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. Kugáluga enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Kugáluga alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her hair is short and brown. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His fur is short and cinnamon. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Right-Handed hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Right-Handed was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barrister. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Right-Handed was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Joan was born with her mother's beautiful face. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).