Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, 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 auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the west. Because his father 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 west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses like a well dressed Performer does. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She carries a battered shield and tarnished scimitar as well. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 380 gp. 4 Holy water.