Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bricklayer does. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished axe as well. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Oren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the west to a Bricklayer, Oren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new bricklayer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Coral (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She 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 a top hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: In love, Job, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 240 pp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black fur is heavily combed to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in the east to a Fletcher, Aura learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aura has worked very hard to control her curse. She has achieved small success as a Fletcher.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.