Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, William isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears yellow trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 sp. White opal (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: 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 is physically well-built. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.