Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born in the north to a Stableman, Shane learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Stableman responsibilities is difficult; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She tends to wear a violet poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Millicent was born with her father's beautiful face. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Emeny was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Architect, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Architect. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.