Description: He stands about 5'0" and dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with violet slacks. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He is physically well-built. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She is wearing a long, brown cloak. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (80 gp). Jade (80 gp).