Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is auburn and curly. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Sard (30 gp). Coral (100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is physically well-built. Her head has been shaved. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 90. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. White opal (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Norman was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He very much looks the part of a Miner. His tied-back hair is auburn. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Odo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He tends to his Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp).