Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Anbera never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ûshbaka hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 150 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has wavy white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is golden and very short. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished trident as well. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her first spouse was a Farmer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.