Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'8" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Gynk is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. He carries with him a set of clubs on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has styled his black crest well, parting it to the left. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his youth he was a Seamstress, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dazzazn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear flannel. She has rusty crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She carries with her a set of shields, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has wavy red hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Felosial fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A true patriot, Ralf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ralf was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a red armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His clothes are grease stained in places. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Faran hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. A true patriot, Faran would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).

Description: He wears brown trousers with green and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Skirt reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.