Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. 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 hair is short and silver. Her ears are large.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Maiathah would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Maiathah was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, 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 Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Cartwright does. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: Marbas is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Flame enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Armorer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Weaver, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a weaver and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.