Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Dûsh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her hair is auburn and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Layabout job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and shortbows. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vanuath studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 sp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.