Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Ermina was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. After a long history of fighting, Ermina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Gardener. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (80 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Aldous was born with his mother's beautiful face. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.