Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has moderate length red fur. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Mortician, Tree learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is content; and balancing his hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ûshbaka grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 pp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Hematite (11 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amber (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his red crest in a flapper bob. He has red eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Arjhan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).