Description: 3'5" and muscular, this southern man 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 wavy silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Carpenter does. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Nazû was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She sports black long hair. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length yellow fur. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Quick grew up listening to her father's many stories. Quick abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.