Description: He wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Fax grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Fax. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His lavender fur is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a Roofer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. 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. Aura fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Amber (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears black trousers with blue and pastel striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Bagga was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Bagga's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Bagga and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.