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, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Gorfel lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bow on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Being a Glassblower kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1800 sp. Eye agate (15 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a green deerstalker hat and green clothes. She keeps her green crest in a pixie cut. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 80000 cp.

Description: This man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His orange fur is greasy and uncared for. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

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. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Cynical, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Good lock.

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is short and golden. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in a small desert village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. 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. Dara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bounty Hunter responsibilities is difficult; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 sp. Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He takes great joy in being the best Marshal in town.

History: Paelias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.