Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. After coming to the age of reason, Ghâm took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her yellow fur is matted, messy, and big. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black crest is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has worked as a Courier like her father before her.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Brakka lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Doctor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by her family; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.