Description: This eastern 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 clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Horza lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (500 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

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. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Nuraval was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 sp.