Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has white crest. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shamash is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Coral (140 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor 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 a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Korfel began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Kerkad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. With wild brown hair. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp).