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. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. After coming to the age of reason, Hlin took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is blonde and very short. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 240 pp.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and black. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

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. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has shaved her head bald. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker yellow hat.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Priest business at a young age. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Geva grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Geva. She has achieved small success as a Priest.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 39000 sp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She sports auburn long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1800 sp.