Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Ivellios enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 42000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 110 pp. Coral (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'9" southern man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has moderate length white hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south to a Tanner, Traki learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Traki was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Tanner. He tends to his Tanner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a grey scarf. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: Revenge; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).