Description: 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 is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rangrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has wavy red fur. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. River enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'1" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vondal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Vondal abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver crest. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 10 pp.