Description: 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 carries a battered glaive and tarnished mace as well. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: She was raised by priests from a young age. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 230 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Sailor father left him crippled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a trident on his belt. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. 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 fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a pastel coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She has moderate length red fur. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Tree is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.