Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is black and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Zircon (70 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, 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 always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arnold grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20 pp. Citrine (30 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Layabout. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Nora was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nora's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. A freak accident while working with her Healer father left her crippled. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).