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. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gilbert was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilbert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Jo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the west to a Gardener, Jo learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Gardener. She has worked as a Gardener like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His tied-back hair is golden. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He takes great joy in being the best Armorer in town.

History: Born in the south to a Armorer, Ahvain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Elaim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 290 gp. Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe, and he perpetually has his lance ready. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).