Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain 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. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. 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 red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. 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 is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Ralf was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Kyle and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Joan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.