Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'7" southern woman, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Helen was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull red iron scale mail. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Bernard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Don grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Don and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.