Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miner and was forced into it by his family; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished shield as well. His hair is golden and curly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gunter will drive conversation. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Brewer profession.

History: Born in the north to a Sailor, Gunter learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Brewer; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).