Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, 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 chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has auburn hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, blue cloak. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 70 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.