Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair is lengthy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ahinar liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'3" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Coral (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: A 5'0" western woman, she is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease, Terse. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Ielenia was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ielenia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the west to a Masseuse, Adrik learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 270 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.