Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Rivaan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She carries a battered warhammer and tarnished sickle as well. She keeps her brown fur in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to protect her home

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing, marred by sweets. His hair is red and curly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Ulblyn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a black shirt, with a yellow mid length skirt with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has done her best to style her blue hair to look like a famous performer. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a yellow Stetson hat and yellow clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Shane speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.