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 wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Qualen was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. White opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is typically in his Dyer uniform. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 cp. Jasper (80 gp). Amber (130 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Jabbie was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Jabbie decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Fargas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.