Description: A 5'3" eastern 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. Her hair is short and blonde. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 Cartwright. She has worked as a Cartwright like her father before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, 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 wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Azzakh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His fur is short and brown. He has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He wears tan trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 88. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.