Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cook business.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. During his travels, Azaki and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Azaki discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Azaki fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in a small desert village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Biri took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 380 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Zedaar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Zedaar. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Cask liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1500 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Being a Gardener kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 320 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a white tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes, marred by teas. Her white hair is cut short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. A true patriot, Chenna would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Chenna hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Chenna abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Being a Herbalist kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Healer business.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red spinel (90 gp). Black opal (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her dark red hair is long and unkept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Azza was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 gp.