Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. 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 chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Himo was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Enialis grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Engraver. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: White pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: An older man who wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and bows. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eiravel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp.