Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His rusty crest is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Kerkad was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Kerkad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his bronze crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this western man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his blonde hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is cut short. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp.