Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Manfred was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shepherd. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This western man is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his blonde hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. At a young age her mother died while driving off some illithids. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in monstrous two handed axe use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Gillyd speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 5000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 40 gp. Jasper (40 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Black pearl (200 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'11". She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. Her hair is silver and curly. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Assassin. She tends to her Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy blue dress, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. 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 considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Caramip was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 sp.