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 is physically well-built. His copper crest is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gargax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barber. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aasathra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Ernest lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ernest was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ernest decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Shipwright kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He has moderate length auburn hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 sp.