Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Direcris was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Direcris took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.