Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is auburn and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Heian will drive conversation. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Salasar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, 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 Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has no crest. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'10" when asserting himself. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With wild red hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).