Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'11" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

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. She keeps her brown fur in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She got into the Fisher business at a young age. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His white hair is singed and shortened. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Takra is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Bellfounder mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears tattered old clothes. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Antitoxin.