Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. 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 white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Interpreter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Emma was taken on many hunting expeditions. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is content; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Peter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (8 gp).