Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Ralf began to lead the lost caravan. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Brewer for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gilbert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 sp.