Description: 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 brown hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in a small desert village. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 pp. Jasper (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. Adam abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this northern woman is wearing a long, black cloak. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's in love

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 sp.