Description: A 4'3" southern man, 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 sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Az-Rans was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses like a well dressed Cartwright does. With wild red hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student she started as a Guard, but she got bored and became a Cartwright. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 230 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Jelenneth was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black crest is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Savaran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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. After a long history of fighting, Savaran and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 210 gp.