Description: This dark-skinned male 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 tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Vaina is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Vaina was taken on many hunting expeditions. Vaina liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. His black hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aerdeth grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Folgûm is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

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

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Tailor business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jet (90 gp).

Description: Standing 2'8", this woman is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Paela speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paela fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.