Description: This tall, slender woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Barendd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Painter again.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1400 pp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a soapmaker again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her black fur is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. Black opal (1400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. She has styled her white crest well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fletcher.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 17000 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Amber (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).