Description: He is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Masseuse. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear grey tank tops with blue skirt. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Avice hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting brigands, the young Avice began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Meena was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is physically well-built. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. The war was a terrible time for him, and Uthemar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Uthemar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Kristryd lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Coral (150 gp).