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 Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and spears. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is a Slave Trader first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sarah studied abroad. Sarah was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Sarah decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Slave Trader kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Navigator. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He tends to his Navigator job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears a simple yellow robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Miles is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30000 cp. 3 Thunderstones. 2 Smokesticks. 2 Holy water.