Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is an epitome of beauty. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Slave Trader born in the past three hundred years. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Pûg abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Gerald was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Mehen was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by sweets. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.