Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 at the edge of vast forest. His first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Family, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her tied-back hair is white. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.