Description: This man is typically in his Knight uniform, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length scarlet crest. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: Mreksh hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mreksh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her blonde hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His hair is short and golden. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is an amazing painter.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 gp. Carnelian (30 gp).