Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). 3 Antitoxin.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Cook. She wears her blonde hair up. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Shepherd uniform. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has wavy auburn hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

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 married young, but lost her spouse to illithids. She has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.