Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ruler they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Architect, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses like a well dressed Baker does. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. 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. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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. Adrik took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortbow and armor he uses now. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Baker.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses like a well dressed Brewer does. His scarlet crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the south to a Brewer, Rathkran learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her black hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Servant does. His dark red hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ekemon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a Fletcher soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. She wears her red hair down. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Cora was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Interpreter for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2800 sp. Jade (90 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. A freak accident while working with her Bookbinder mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.