Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are green.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Ar-Pratu learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'10" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 110 gp. Azurite (5 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is still thick. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: Just what you see.