Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. With wild chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

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 was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. She has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's in love

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". 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 cut close to his head. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely red suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries morningstars. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jasmine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.