Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. 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 has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miner who has hired him part-time. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Arjhan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: A 6'5" eastern man, he wears just a brown suit. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is a Sage first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Werydd enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Through the years after Werydd was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Werydd's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and yellow tie. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Thiala's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.