Description: 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 portly but not overly obese. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her green crest is knotted and matted. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Akra hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She takes great joy in being the best Server in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Akra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Architect, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: Standing 2'9", this woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Nikki learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 cp. Tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has slicked back golden hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Valanthe 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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.