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 6'5" when asserting himself. His green crest, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Direcris will drive conversation. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Direcris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is typically in his Crown-heir uniform. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

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. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has worked as a Crown-heir like his father before him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel pants. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 46000 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a large blue jacket. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Architect, but he was a colossal failure. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He very much looks the part of a Sellsword. His white hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A gifted student he started as a Bounty Hunter, but he got bored and became a Sellsword. He struck the Sellsword job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Now she works as a writing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.