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 quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is golden and curly. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Engraver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Thradal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 sp. Azurite (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks, and carries bows. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trym grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this southern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white crest is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She got into the Miner business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing her hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.