Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White opal (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and blue tie. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Lance was taken on many hunting expeditions. Lance 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp.