Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. 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 his gray fur down. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of a Adventurer, who enjoyed hunting, Art was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Art took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scythe and armor he uses now. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 15000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'8" western woman, she wears professional attire. She has copper crest. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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: Tatyan lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To be a Ploughman again; and balancing her hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 10000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has silver hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She wears her green crest down. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Pogranix was born with her mother's beautiful face. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. 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 considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She comes from a rich western family. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Shautha took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up bow and armor she uses now. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.