Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. 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 brown hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Bernard's homeland. Bernard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Veloptima enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Actor, her father struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Verna grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is typically in his Map Maker uniform. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Hoglik is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Hoglik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 sp. Iolite (80 gp).