Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Uthemar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a Shoemaker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, Matilda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Markosian and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tattered old clothes. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Virra was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Virra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 50 gp.