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, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His golden hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Dean's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear tan tank tops with blue pants. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp).