Description: This eastern 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 clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Theren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rose (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a black broad hat and black clothes. His dark red hair is long and unkept. He has black eyes.

Personality: Mantus is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her green crest is heavily combed to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered illithids who tried to eat her hand. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Cressel was born the youngest of three triplets. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Coral (110 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her yellow fur is still thick. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Coral (100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Jacoba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp).