Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ernest is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Ernest was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Layabout. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His scarlet crest is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Maagog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jet (150 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (150 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses like a well dressed Fortune-teller does. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Carpenter, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 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.

Description: Standing 3'6", this woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Amethyst (80 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Seraphina isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. 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, Seraphina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and balancing her hectic life and new dyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her lavender fur in a flapper bob. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tabaxis in Quick's homeland. Quick decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 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: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Amber (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp).