Description: A man of a pale complexion, 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 tied-back hair is auburn. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears an entirely violet suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Immeral hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jet (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His hair is white and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (150 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.