Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His silver hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Bernard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Bernard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She sports red long hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She's in love; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.