Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 2'11", this woman wears just a white suit. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Sarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: She wears a simple blue robe with red stripes complete with hood. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She has shaved her head bald. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Eran's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rose (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jet (40 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She got into the Locksmith business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Coral (110 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Coral (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She got into the Interpreter business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and human compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Elama was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Layabout. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sard (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.