Description: A plain young-adult 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. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mary grew up listening to her father's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Mary took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'7". She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. She wears her auburn hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jasper (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Heather hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She got into the Jeweler business at a young age. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Heather began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.