Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Harbek was raised in a hard working conservative environment. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Naal grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Naal. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'7". She wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a pastel costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His black fur is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jade grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.