Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Balimaar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, 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 hair is red and very short. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp.