Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His rusty crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Ghesh speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ghesh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Sorcerer 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Amber (50 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Jebeddo was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer 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 dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and very much looks the part of a Bather. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Quelenna studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Quelenna was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His hair is brown and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fisher. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and he's in love

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 sp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her fur is beige, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Windy grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 cp. Jade (90 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her head has been shaved. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, 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 knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a brown shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 cp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Backpack.