Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp. White pearl (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Jocelyn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a Farmer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Farmer.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather.