Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Meriele lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lucan embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 Miller. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Heian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Stableman, his father struggled to pay the bills. Heian was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cartwright. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 120 pp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses like a well dressed Server does. Her red crest is smooth and relatively long. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Server. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Server responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 270 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp).