Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a club on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned female typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy white hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Healer. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp.