Description: A middle-aged 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, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. She has violet eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a great chef.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Barakas 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. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 pp. Azurite (15 gp). Coral (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Coral (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Harbek was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 13000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (40 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Jade (120 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Sard (80 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: A 5'2" western man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by illithids. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Frederick was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Assassin. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She worked as a nervous Assassin and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She wears her orange fur up. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Flame learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp).