Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his scarlet crest up. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shamash's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Shamash and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Shamash discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Shamash fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He's in love; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jade (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is brown and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born in the west. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Eida 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 Eida. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.