Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His blue crest is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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: Azzakh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and violet handkerchief worn on her right side. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her club with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Kava is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 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 skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Artin abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Revenge; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1500 sp. Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, blue shirt, and grey tie. She has no fur. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the west to a Engraver, Cask learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.