Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His head has been shaved. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Military, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 sp. Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Soapmaker business.

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. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp).