Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with pastel slacks. His gold crest, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his youth he was a Healer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Patrin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Mialee is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is silver and very short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. 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: Silaqui was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30 gp. Amber (150 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is content; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.