Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Juliana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Juliana grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Juliana. Being a Blacksmith kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Drogo was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 70 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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 pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.