Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Akmen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 13000 cp. Moss agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is an amazing painter.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a shoemaker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mason but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.