Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Az-Adar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gifted from a young age, Az-Adar studied abroad. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 gp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does, and carries shields. His white fur is lengthy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Sun took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears bulky white painted plate armor. With wild white hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Body Guard and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his trident with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Peren grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She carries with her a set of greatswords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has blue crest. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pogranix fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Ur-Dag enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ur-Dag was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His rusty crest is long and unkept. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.