Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 at the edge of vast desert. Balam liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 140 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his green crest well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the east. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. White pearl (140 gp).

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Wella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: A 6'6" western man, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Argran was born with his father's beautiful face. His father 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: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 cp.