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. His crest is bronze and very short. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: She is wearing a long, yellow cloak. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Sybil embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a golden 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 brown eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears professional attire. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Barrister; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She carries a battered warhammer and tarnished spear as well. She has wavy orange fur. She has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Onyx (60 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nora grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Performer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paelias does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.