Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Kyle is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. She has slicked back brown hair. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. Her hair is black and curly. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

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

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A freak accident while working with his Bellfounder mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70 pp. Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.