Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered white stockings, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She plays an instrument quite well.

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. After a long history of fighting, Ella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is an amazing painter.

History: She got into the Dyer business at a young age. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He usually wears his tan robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. He has wavy golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his blonde hair down. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the west. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She usually wears her tan robe and has her shortspear always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.