Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries with her a set of axes on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her black fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shadow grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Geva enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Geva was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 20 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Brakka was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A 5'2" western man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.