Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cressel grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Coral (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2200 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 80 gp. Peridot (60 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in a small island village. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bather; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1900 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate.