Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Dustin took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's in love; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rohesia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.