Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, 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 keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. During his travels, Ekemon and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ekemon discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ekemon fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mardred studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Mardred took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amber (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He usually wears his grey robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in the north. After coming to the age of reason, Theodoric took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has moderate length black hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her gray fur is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Elegant learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Sage, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star ruby (400 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.