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. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his silver eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His purple hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Coral (90 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is silver. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.