Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She wears her white hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Merla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 cp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 3 Antitoxin.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. Barakas is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Barakas was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Astar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Astar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 260 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in a small desert village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 330 gp.