Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A true patriot, Rimmon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. After coming to the age of reason, Rimmon took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mardnab was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quelenna hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She worked as a nervous Gardener and found it very stressful. Being a Gardener kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He sports a flattop crest cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Baradad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10 pp.