Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Oren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, and she perpetually has her scimitar ready. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Meriele grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Meriele. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Military, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 350 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. 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 to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 160 gp.