Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Pikar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

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. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Pikar has worked very hard to control his curse. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane, Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. 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 has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Aramil was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: Standing 5'1", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). After months of barely getting by, Caeldrim managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Through the years after Ar-Kaius was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ar-Kaius's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp.