Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her top brown 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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 has decided she is irredeemable; and she is greedy

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Peridot (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Henry hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears skinny pants and wears a violet and blue robe with the hood down. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his golden hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Simon was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, green cloak. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Ernest was taken on many hunting expeditions. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.