Description: 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 wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Matilda alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.