Description: He stands about 3'3" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Nelkin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A 4'10" eastern man, he wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a Seamstress, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 sp.

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 white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. She has wavy red hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sage. She is an amazing painter.

History: Hrathy was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brass crest is lengthy. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Direcris hails from a village terrorized by brigands. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Direcris was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40000 sp. Amber (40 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black fur. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a hunchback. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Windy will drive conversation. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Windy grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, her mother struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.