Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Theriatis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp. Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'8" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

Personality: Ermina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Breastplate.