Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, 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 white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. After a long history of fighting, Nella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: Nadarr speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He's also a talented Server, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Chrysoprase (60 gp).