Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Sindri never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Sard (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). White opal (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He is portly but not overly obese. He has blue hair. He has red eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Barakas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Khrosh lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His silver crest is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Adrex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.