Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a Laborer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bernard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. She is an epitome of beauty. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. A true patriot, Mary would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mary was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gifted student he started as a Bather, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.