Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his purple hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. After coming to the age of reason, Raam took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, 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 is cut short. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Pikar was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He is physically well-built. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Zaffrab enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Zircon (20 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Damakos grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Damakos. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 sp.