Description: A middle-aged man, he 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 pretty ugly. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Lazy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). White opal (1400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'7" western man, he wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 6'2" northern man, he wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Layabout, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).