Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cory studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult; and to be a fletcher again

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 sp. Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born to a Baker, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Gurdis took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sickle and armor she uses now. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her tied-back hair is silver. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Xanaphia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ilde's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Server arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star ruby (600 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a brown vest and prefers grey and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is auburn and curly. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: A 3'5" southern man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has white hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Tanner, her father struggled to pay the bills. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.