Description: 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. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Bhevek is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a great chef.

History: The child of a Priest, who enjoyed hunting, Ar-Kaius was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Ar-Kaius took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her parents enrolled her in a Monk school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tricking never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his ceremonial dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a hunchback. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.