Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. 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 head has been shaved. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Thervan was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Mason, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is an epitome of beauty. He has moderate length auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is short and white. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thervan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Thervan was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110000 cp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp).