Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. 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 wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. His gray fur is braided into rings. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for him, and Left-Handed does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the south. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Left-Handed took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up nunchaku and armor he uses now. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This western man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his silver crest to look like a famous performer. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pijjirik will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His fur is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Delre was born the youngest of three triplets. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Delre was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lucan grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Thervan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed trident, just in case, marred by chocolates. She has wavy black hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Mara is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.