Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this southern woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She has wavy dark red hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Knight. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 20 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Althaea is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Althaea was born with her mother's beautiful face. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Althaea took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Roofer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Barrister, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 sp.