Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Engraver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Lance was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 sp. Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Pikar has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 310 gp. Black opal (500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jade (40 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 cp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.