Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is black and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, she is not a threatening figure. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Anbera speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She tends to her Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and white robe with the hood down. Her cinnamon fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Body Guard. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beast grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a bowyer again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Cynical, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Carrie was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Carrie decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Merihim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 110 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Aline was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 370 gp. Eye agate (6 gp).