Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. 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 keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Griselda will drive conversation. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Avelina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Now she works as a singing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, green cloak. His hair is brown and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Dean reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 gp.