Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born into a rich family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (90 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Avice learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Coral (120 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.