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. He is physically well-built. His head has been shaved. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Depressed. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 pp. Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his auburn hair down. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'11" eastern man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is still thick. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is red and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a Slave Trader soon after.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). White opal (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She is portly but not overly obese. With bright black hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Gorga was born the youngest of three triplets. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she's looking for her big break

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 pp.